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OJVRTM

Online Journal of Veterinary Research©

(Including Medical and Laboratory Research)

Established 1994

ISSN 1328-925X

 Volume 30 (3): 187-194, 2026.

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Detection of bovine ehrlichiosis in 246 cattle by PCR

Abigail M Baticados, Gleanda Mae T Pera, Waren N Baticados.

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines.

ABSTRACT

Baticados AM, Pera GMT, Baticados WN., Detection of bovine ehrlichiosis by PCR, Onl J Vet Res, 30 (3): 187-194, 2026. Two hundred forty six bovine blood samples were analyzed by blood parasite examination (BPE) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Ehrlichia spp were identified based on ~492-498 bp molecular band size. By PCR, we found ~14% prevalence PCR whereas BPE yielded negative results. There was greater incidence in female cattle and those <1 year old. Statistical analysis revealed that there was no correlation between the different parameters and positive detection of Ehrlichia in cattle.

Key words: Ehrlichia spp., Polymerase chain reaction, blood parasite examination, prevalence.

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